9.1. Blue Cards FAQ – Topics

Child safety remains the number one risk area within SLSQ, and we apply a consistent “no card, no start” approach across all members to ensure a clear, uniform, and defensible standard. SLSQ is entitled to apply internal participation requirements that exceed the legislative minimum where necessary in order to manage risk and uphold child safety responsibilities.

1. What is the Blue Card system?
2. Who needs a Blue Card?
3. Do I need a Blue Card if I’m under 18 years old?
4. Do I need a Blue Card if I am a registered teacher or police officer?
5. What positions or roles in SLSQ need a Blue Card?
6. Do I need a Blue Card if I’m a Nipper Parent?
7. Can I use a Working With Children Check from another state?
8. What identification do I need to apply for a Blue Card?
9. How do I apply for a Blue Card or Exemption Card?
10. How-to apply videos
11. How often do I need to renew my Blue Card?
12. How long will it take to get my Blue Card?
13. What are the linking requirements for organisations?
14. What purpose does linking Blue Cards serve?
15. What happens if I’m not linked?
16. Why is it important to link your Blue Card?
17. How are Blue Card linked by SLSQ?
18. How do I link my Blue Card with SLSQ?
19. Do I need to re-link my Blue Card every year?
20. Common issues with linking your Blue Card
21. Incorrect details
22. Unable to find your Member Profile on Surfguard
23. Expired Blue Card
24. Unable to find a Blue Card Account Number?
25. Have I been de-linked from the Blue Card Register?
26. Common reasons you are not able to be found on Surfguard
27. Different name on Blue Card to Surfguard profile
28. Transferring or joining a Club
29. Archived Members
30. My card is linked but not updated on Surfguard?
31. Application Pending
32. What are the different outcomes for Blue Cards?
33. Blue card issues on the Education Hub
34. SLSQ Leave/Restricted?
35. What does SLSQ Leave/Restricted mean?
36. What happens if I have been conducting lifesaving activities whilst on SLSQ Leave/ Restricted?
37. I have linked my valid Blue Card. Is there more for me to do?
38. Education Hub Courses
39. Member Protection Notes in Surfguard
40. What do the Member Protection Notes mean?
41. Can I update member’s Blue Card information on Surfguard?
42. I have submitted a Members Blue Card information through the SLSQ Blue Card Organisation Link , how can I record I have completed this?
43. Child Safe Standards
44. Resources for Blue Cards
45. Blue Card Contact information